CHARLOTTE, N.C.–EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, congratules two members as their companies were recently honored by the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) as two of the state’s top technology companies. The NCTA 21 Awards program spotlights 21 award categories, showcases approximately 100 companies and honors several technology industry leaders. This year’s nominations set a record as hundreds of North Carolina companies participated in the only statewide program recognizing excellence in technology. This year’s NCTA 21 Awards Gala hosted 800+ leaders from across the state to celebrate the tech sector and to reveal the award winners. (more…)

(Durham, N.C.) CED, the Southeast’s largest entrepreneurial support organization, today announced the first round of companies selected to participate in the Demo Showcase at the CED Tech Venture Conference 2012 on Sept. 11-12 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The second group of CED Tech Venture Conference 2012 Demo Companies will be announced next week. Each year, the CED Tech Venture Conference attracts North Carolina’s most innovative technology startups from cities across the state. Nearly all participate or have participated in an incubator, accelerator, or entrepreneurial support organization. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, was provided with a special event courtesy of High Rock Partners and Cherry, Bekaert & Holland on May 22, 2012. The highlight of the lunchtime event was a panel discussion covering topics that are top of mind for entrepreneurs. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, recently discussed building a $100 million+ business with entrepreneur and leader of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, Cameron Herold. The discussion took place on the evening of June 5, 2012 at Byron’s at South End and provided an interactive setting where EO Charlotte members listened, learned, quizzed and applauded Mr. Herold as he told of his experiences in building his own business and his thoughts on the questions that challenge today’s entrepreneurs. (more…)

(Wilmington, N.C.) Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) is pleased to announce the businesses selected as finalists for Bootstrap: Auto Dialer Company, Coastal Carolina Therapies, WaterplayUSA, DigitizingService.com, EyeBar LLC and ListMyEvent.com. BootStrap is a contest for start-up technology companies to take their business to the next level. The winner will get a furnished office space and 90 days of free rent in the heart of downtown Wilmington’s Central Business District, website and business card design, publicity and networking opportunities, consultation with some of Wilmington’s most successful entrepreneurs and more. For more information about BootStrap, visit www.bootstrapilm.com. (more…)

(Spring Creek & Morrisville, N.C.) Montie Design (www.montie.com), an innovative concept-to-marketplace product design and development firm, today announced Luca Harrell (Va Tech), Jake Eck (NCSU), and Josh Little (NCSU) as the winners of its Winter 2012 Student Design Contest. The competition tasked aspiring product designers with developing camp cooking, washing, or equipment storage and organizational products that would fit with the Montie Gear line (www.montiegear.com) of outdoor, shooting, hunting, archery, and camping products. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, sent 50 of its members to Atlanta for the April 19-21 NERVE 2012. The event is the first retreat experience across the EO Charlotte Chapter and illustrates the chapter’s commitment to learning together with other entrepreneurs from across the globe. As the East Coast Regional Conference for the global organization, NERVE 2012 offers participating EO members a two-day EO University-type experience that promises to make the weekend a once in a lifetime event. (more…)

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) North Carolina Treasurer Janet Cowell and Bob Creeden, Executive Director of the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network will headline the First Flight Venture Center (FFVC) “Night of Stars” Gala dinner. on May 3rd, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  This event will be hosted at the beautiful RTP Headquarters building at 12 Davis Drive in the Research Triangle Park. (more…)

(Durham, N.C.) CED, the Southeast’s largest entrepreneurial support organization, announced Ryan Allis and Aaron Houghton, co-founders of iContact, have made donations to CED totaling $270,000. Houghton donated $150,000 and Allis donated $120,000. Together, the contributions are the single largest one-time gift in the history of CED, and come as a result of pledges made while the founders were students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, gave its members an opportunity to brainstorm about what matters most in creating ideas and giving them life in a lunch event held at Osso Restaurant and Lounge recently. (more…)

(Charlotte, N.C.) An indicator survey conducted by the global membership network, The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), shows evidence of economic sparks across the country. EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, confirms that the Charlotte region’s entrepreneurial business owners have exhibited confidence in their ability to increase revenues in 2012. (more…)

(Morrisville, N.C.) Award-winning, full-service advertising and branding firm The Marketing Machine is sharing its extensive knowledgebase with participants of a February 14 Business Tool Box workshop hosted by the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. The workshop, on the subject of connecting marketing with sales, is free for Morrisville Chamber members and is $15 for non-members. Registration is available online at www.morrisvillechamber.org; the interactive presentation begins at 8:00 a.m. (more…)